I've never done the whole blog thing before, as it has always seemed a little pretentious to me. However, after hearing from about four people who have informed me that people who play post-rock are pretentious, arrogant, misanthropic assholes, I thought, screw it- I'll go and be as much of a conceited douche as I like on UG!
Therefore here is a complation of my favourite post-rock/ambient/experimental artists for you to enjoy. Complete with youtube links - be very f*cking grateful.
The American Dollar - This duo is incredible, art at its finest. If I could only listen to one band ever again, it would be these guys. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_VXuIPbv_g
God Is An Astronaut - A post-rock band that is really starting to take off, and the guys that intoduced me to the genre - made a trip to Auschwitz really intense http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZltd_nz2ag
Long Distance Calling - A German band putting the rock in post-rock, exciting stuff! Look out for the quote from 'the day the earth stood still' on track 1 of their new self-titled album http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Yz12on6t0Q&fea ture=related
Maybeshewill - Another pretty famous band, love their '08 and heavier '09 album - new EP looking good! Easier to listen to if your musical attention span sucks, as their music develops quickly http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHW8NfdbfaI
Sumner McKane - This guy was a lucky find - beautiful music and excellent guitar work - I wish people like him were noticed more. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwO7U-Fhxb8
